© "GOLDEN AGE BUTTONS":  AIR FORCE & AIRWAYS

The lists are now updated on a day-to-day basis - not just at the end of each month.

Details for ordering buttons can be found on the Home Page of the website.      

The identity of any buttons marked “TBC” needs to be confirmed  

See “Foreign” section for overseas air forces & airways

AIR FORCE    

Air Raid Precautions (1937-1945).  "ARP" in block print letters
White metal, two-piece convex, 23.5 mm. £1.00
White metal, two-piece convex, 16.5 mm. £0.25

Air Training Corps (1941 on). "ATC" in block print letters above eagle in flight    
White metal, two-piece convex, 23 mm. £1.00
White metal, two-piece convex, 17 mm. £0.25
White metal, two-piece convex, 13 mm. £0.25

Civil Defence (Type 1).  "CD" in block print letters below KC
White metal, two-piece convex, 23.5 mm. £1.00
White metal, two-piece convex, 16.5 mm. £0.25

Civil Defence (Type 1).  "CD" in block print letters below KC
Vulcanite, one-piece convex, 23mm. £1.00
Vulcanite, one-piece convex, 16.5 mm. £0.25

Observer Corps (1925-1995).  Watcher warning of the Spanish Armada
Brass, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £1.00

Observer Corps (1925-1995).  Watcher giving warning of Spanish Armada
White metal, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.25

Observer Corps (1925-1995).  Watcher warning of the Spanish Armada
Vulcanite, one-piece convex, 18 mm. £0.50

Royal Aircraft Factory (Type 1). "RAF" monogram in ornate block lettering

Horn, one-piece convex, 27 mm. £4.50

Royal Aircraft Factory (1904 on) (Type 2).  "RAF" in block print letters  
Brass, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.25    

Royal Air Force (1918 on). Eagle in flight below KC
Brass, two-piece convex, 23 mm. £1.00     

Royal Air Force (1918 on).  Eagle in flight below KC 
White metal, one-piece flat, 22 mm. £1.00   

Royal Air Force (1918 on).  Eagle in flight below KC
Vulcanite, one-piece convex, 17.5 mm. £0.50

Royal Air Force (1918 on).  Eagle in flight below QC
Brass, two-piece convex, 23 mm. £1.00 

Royal Air Force (1918 on).  Eagle in flight below QC
Brass mounted, two-piece convex, 19 mm. £1.50 
Brass mounted, two-piece convex, 13 mm. £0.50 

Royal Air Force (1918 on).  Eagle in flight below QC
White metal, one-piece flat, 22 mm. £1.00   
White metal, one-piece flat,17 mm. £0.25  

Royal Air Force (1953 on).  QC above eagle in flight
Horn, one-piece convex, 17 mm. £0.25

Royal Air Forces Association (1943 on).  "RAFA" below winged eagle on globe.
White metal, one-piece flat, 19.5 mm. £0.50
White metal, one-piece flat, 14 mm. £0.25    

Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (Type 1).  Winged "VR" below KC
Chrome, one-piece flat, 22 mm. £1.00
Chrome, one-piece flat, 17 mm. £0.50

Women’s Junior Air Corps. “WJAC” monogram in block letters

Chrome, two-piece convex, 18.5 mm. £2.50

AIRWAYS   

Birmingham Airport (1939 on).  Irregular shield below arm holding battle-axe
White metal, two-piece convex, 23.5 mm. £2.50
White metal, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75 (used by airport police & fire brigade)

Bristol Airport (1930 on).  Name in serif letters around border
Chrome, two-piece convex, 17 mm. £1.50

British Airports Authority (1966 on) (Type 1).  ”BAA” in horizontal block print letters  
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £2.50   

British Airports Authority (1966 on) (Type 2).  Four parallel slanting lines  
Chrome, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £1.00
Chrome, two-piece convex, 17 mm. £0.25  

British Airways (1935-1987).  Crest with winged mythological supporters
Anodised metal, one-piece convex, 23.5 mm. £1.00

British European Airways (1946-1974).  "BEA" below coronet, rope border
Brass, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50

British European Airways (1946-1974).  "BEA" below coronet, rope border
Horn, one-piece convex, 25 mm. £1.00
Horn, one-piece convex, 21 mm. £0.75

British Overseas Airways Corporation (Type 1).  Winged mythological lion, plain rim
Brass, two-piece convex, 23.5 mm. £2.50

British Overseas Airways Corporation (Type 2).  Griffin design, plain border
Brass, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £1.00 
Brass, two-piece convex, 17 mm. £0.25 

British Overseas Airways Corporation (Type 3). Griffin design, plain border

Backmarks: “Gaunt, London”

Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50

Caledonian Airways (1961 on).  Stylised wings above upright heraldic lion
Anodised metal, two-piece low convex, 19 mm. £0.50
Anodised metal, two-piece low convex, 14 mm. £0.25

Chartair. “C” wreathed and winged

Brass, two-piece convex, 23 mm. £7.50

Civil Aviation Authority (1972 on).  "CAA" in slanting letters between parallel lines
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50

mperial Airways (Type 1).  "IA" monogram in ornate block lettering below lion        
Brass, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £7.50

Imperial Airways (Type 2).  "IA" monogram in block lettering below lion
Brass, two-piece convex, 24 mm. £4.50 
Brass, two-piece convex, 18 mm. £2.50

Liverpool Airport  (Type 1).  Liver bird on torse, plain border
Chrome, two-piece convex, 23 mm. £2.50
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75 (used by police)

Ministry of Civil Aviation (1944-1972).  Large “MCA” monogram
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50

Westland Aircraft (Type 1).  Winged “WALtd" monogram, scrolled border
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £2.50

Westland Aircraft (Type 2).  “WA” monogram in serif letters, rimmed border
Chrome, two-piece convex, 25 mm. £1.00
Chrome, two-piece convex, 16 mm. £0.75